Best Amusement Park San Jose Near Me

4worldlovers: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a place for the young and the young at heart. To better serve older adults in our community, visitors age 50 and up are invited to take over San Jose’s iconic Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and feel like a kid again! Get some fresh air and exercise as you enjoy early entry into the park and zoo and much more!

Ready for some paw-some summer fun? Be sure to join us for our summer shows, starting next Thursday! From June 22 through July 30, Canine Champions for Conservation will be performing an exciting show full of fur, paws and amazing stunts. From Thursday, July 13 to Sunday, July 16, showtimes are 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. Plan your visit to make sure you don't miss out on the fun!

Jumping for Joy! Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Welcomes Two Baby Red-Ruffed Lemurs

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo's red ruffed lemur pair, Ally and Razoky, became first-time parents on the Friday of Mother's Day weekend. The two male pups are doing well and already showing their adventurous side.


Happy Hollow Foundation's annual report celebrates another year of partnership with Happy Hollow Park & Zoo! Please enjoy reading all the ways our community of donors supports our shared mission of promoting education, conservation and play.

Happy Hollow offers NGSS-based programs for PK through 6th grade classes, and can customize programs for older students. Classes can take place in your classroom, on-site at Happy Hollow or by Zoom. Check out all the options, then contact our Zoo Education team to make your reservation. Scholarships are available for Title I schools.

4worldlovers: Featuring thrill rides, live entertainment, and South Bay Shores waterpark, California’s Great America is the top destination for thrill-seekers and families alike.


If you are looking for things to do near San Jose, Great America has you covered with more than 60 rides, thrilling roller coasters, kid-sized fun in Planet Snoopy, and South Bay Shores waterpark – the only amusement park in Northern California that has a waterpark included with park admission.

Exhilarating rides, tempting treats and restaurants, live entertainment and world-class events happening year-round means there’s always a reason to return.


Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of New Orleans with a grand festival featuring captivating street performers, lively music, delectable Cajun cuisine, a dazzling parade, weekend fireworks, and a stunning display of lights that comes to life at night.

South Bay Shores is NOW OPEN featuring extreme water slides like a six-story drop on Pacific Surge, mini-slides at Tide Pool Lagoon for the little swimmer, a relaxing stream of Rushin' River, plus many more.